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Postoperative complications of medical tourism may cost NHS up to £20,000/patient — Photo by Pavel Danilyuk on Pexels

Medical Tourism Infections Blow NHS Costs by £20k

Medical tourism infections can cost the NHS up to £20,000 per patient, primarily through readmissions for postoperative infection. Two-in-five complications from abroad surgery end up costing the NHS up to £20,000, often starting with a silent infection that goes unnoticed until it escalates. Medical Disclaimer: This article is